The life of Buddy Young, a comic legend in flashbacks but an old man looking for work in the present.
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Title: Mr. Saturday Night (1992)
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Buddy Young was the comic's comic, beloved by everyone. Now, playing to miniscule crowds in nursing homes, it seems like everybody but Buddy realizes that he should retire. As Buddy looks for work in show business, he realizes that the rest of the world has forgotten the golden days of Buddy Young, and that there just may not be room in the business for an old comic like himself. Written by Michael Silva <silvamd@cleo.bc.edu>
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written and directed by cast member | new york city | talent agent | stand up comedy | audition |Taglines:
He loved his family. He loved his friends. But he loved his audience even more. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 September 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Der letzte Komödiant - Mr. Saturday Night See more »Filming Locations:
Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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Budget:
$43,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$13,351,357Company Credits
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Written by Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin and Larry Shay
Performed by Louis Prima
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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When Stan is at the restaurant telling Buddy he wants to retire, the boom microphone is visible while Stan is saying his kids are down in Florida. See more »Quotes
Announcer: And now, the star of our show, the kamikaze of comedy! Fasten your seat belts, put on your crash helmets; because here he comes... Mr. Saturday Night... Buddy Young, Junior!See more »
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When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles with You)Written by Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin and Larry Shay
Performed by Louis Prima
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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How come this film has not received more plaudits? I know David Palmer got an Oscar but it's such a wonderful feel good film that deserves more. I watch it regularly to cheer myself up. Mr Crystal's delivery is razor sharp and he's really put together a beautiful and utterly believable faux biopic. I can't deny that I had to check that this wasn't a true story but maybe I'm a little gullible. Lovely story about two Jewish brothers and their growing up within the field of stand-up comedy although with quite separate roles. Great cameo from Jerry Lewis. The make-up in these sorts of films where characters age substantially can be a little suspect but the cast do well to express ageing bodies quite well. A true original and be prepared for joyful tears in the midst of laughter.